A VA buddy letter is simply a credible statement in support of a claim, written by a competent individual 18 years of age or older, who has direct, first-hand knowledge of an event or injury, and offers an account of what they witnessed or are witnessing in support of a veterans VA disability claim. These […]
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2020 VA Disability Pay Chart
In this article, I break down the 2020 VA disability pay chart in detail. On October 10, 2019, the BLS reported September 2019 inflation data, allowing for the formal announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2020 COLA, which is set to increase by 1.6%. Thus, Veterans will get a 1.6% increase in their 2020 VA […]
5 Tips to Prepare for Your C&P Exam for PTSD
Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider! In this post, I’m sharing some “INSIDER” tips on how to prepare for your VA C&P exam for PTSD. When you file a VA claim for PTSD, whether you’re filing for the first time, aka PTSD Initial, or you’re filing for an increase, aka PTSD Review, […]
VA Disability Pay Dates 2020 – The Experts Guide
Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider and in this post, I’m explaining the VA disability pay dates 2020 in detail. One of the questions I get asked all the time is this: “Brian, I got my new VA disability rating thanks to you and VA Claims Insider Elite, but I want to […]
VA Higher Level Review, Good or Bad?
The VA Higher Level Review is the first option under the new VA appeals process, following the implementation of the VA Appeals Modernization Act. At VA Claims Insider, we’ve seen some incredible success so far using the Higher Level Review if a veteran disagrees with some or all of the VA’s rating decision regarding your […]
8 Step VA Claim Process Explained: Learn What Happens After You File Your Claim (The Insider’s Guide)
The purpose of this article is to explain the 8-step VA claim process in detail and provide veterans with some tips on what happens after you’ve filed a VA disability compensation claim for VA benefits. At VA Claims Insider, a lot of Veterans want to know, “Brian, what happens after I’ve filed my VA claim?” […]
Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim for VA Disability
How would you like to learn about the 3 easiest things to claim for VA disability, using SECRET VA disability claims data as your guide? Well, I’ve got some good news for you…Brian Reese here, USAF 100% disabled veteran, and founder of VA Claims Insider. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims “INSIDER” […]
How to Prove Your PTSD Non-Combat Stressor
Recently at VA Claims Insider we’ve seen a string of non-combat PTSD denials because the veteran “failed to corroborate that the veteran was actually present and witnessed the non-combat PTSD event.” For example, a Navy veteran had (1) A medical diagnosis of PTSD and was seeking treatment, (2) A personal statement (lay statement) in support […]
New and Relevant Evidence? How to adequately support your VA Supplemental Claim
The new VA Appeals Modernization Act, which went into effect on February 19, 2019 replaced the old “Reconsideration” or “Re-Opening” of a previously adjudicated claim with something called the VA Supplemental Claim, aka, Option #2, the Supplemental Claim Lane in the new VA appeals process. If you’re thinking about filing a Supplemental Claim, that means […]
Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD? It’s time to start thinking outside the box…
At VA Claims Insider, we specialize in connecting you with the right medical professional to help service-connect your conditions to prove the “Nexus” requirement under the law, and in this post, we’re discussing Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD. Remember that in order to be eligible for VA disability compensation, a disability or condition you suffer […]